Pattani Fisherman Protest New Labor Laws
PATTANI — Thousands of boats docked at a southern provincial port Monday to protest new stringent labor laws requiring employers keep track of worker’s ATM slips.
Gangsters to Run Amok in Bangkok Noir Series
BANGKOK — His moody, noirish gangster flicks have been cited by renowned filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino, Michael Mann, John Woo and even Thailand’s Pen-ek Ratanaruang.
Take Risks, Include More: New Bangkok Art Center Head
BANGKOK — The new director of Bangkok’s largest downtown cultural venue slides by a flickering monochrome projection of a naked artist pointing out parts of his body.
Past Looms Large Over Thailand’s Political ‘Future’
BANGKOK — Shadows of the past stalked the table where the new-blood princes of Thailand’s political future assembled Wednesday night.
King’s Splash-Free Songkran Party Begins Tomorrow (Photos)
BANGKOK — Palace attendants on Thursday were preparing the venue of a vintage Songkran party commissioned by King Rama X.
Spending Songkran in Bangkok? Here Are 10 Things to Do
BANGKOK — Friends off to an island retreat or road-trip? Not to fear, Songkran in the capital will be packed with events for everyone – and empty roads to get to them.
Muslim Talk Show Host Apologizes for Offending Buddhists
BANGKOK — A Muslim talk show host apologized for offending Buddhists by mocking prostration to religious idols, after the nation’s top Islamic cleric blasted him on social media.
Prosecutors Drop 5 Charges Against Premchai
BANGKOK — Nearly half of the charges filed against a powerful mogul accused of poaching protected wildlife in a sanctuary were dropped Wednesday.
Binge Watch: Student Reformer Calls Out Military Leadership
SAMUT PRAKAN — A student activist leader called for an end to military conscription Wednesday morning with a theatrical flourish.
Pheu Thai Assembles to Declare Allegiance
BANGKOK — Top leaders and members of Pheu Thai Party converged on their headquarters in Bangkok today to reaffirm their membership as required by a new election law.
